2d. Greatest plus change in Q not followed by rain in 24 hours.
3d. Lowest value for Q followed by rain in 12 hours.
A tentative application of the theory during December, 1889, has given very encouraging results. The problem can be approached in many different ways, but the basis of the solution is the determination of the actual energy of the air, both potential and kinetic, as well as differences of potential.
Probably the most important event of the past year to general meteorological students has been the publication of Part I, Temperature, and Part II, Moisture, of the Bibliography of Meteorology, under the supervision of the Signal Office, and edited by Mr. O. L. Fassig. The two parts cover 8,500 titles out of a total of about 60,000. This publication renders it now possible for any investigator to review the complete literature of these subjects, not only with a minimum loss of time, but with the advantage of supplementing his own work, without duplication, by the investigations of his predecessors. The publication is a lithographic reproduction of a type-written copy, the only available method, which leaves much to be desired on the grounds of appearance, space and clearness.
The experiments of Crova and Houdaille on Mount Venteux, elevation 1,907 metres, and at Bedoin, 309 metres, are of more than transient interest since they fix the solar constant at a height of 1,907 metres, at about three calories; agreeing with the value obtained by Langley on Mt. Whitney, Cal.
With this brief allusion to the important phenomena of sun-heat, whereon depend not only the subordinate manifestations pertaining to this section, but those relating to all other departments, this report may appropriately close.